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Curse of: America’s Next Top Model

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America's Next Top Model
Reality Television
Tyra Banks
Reality TV
Mental Health
Body Shaming
Photo Shoots
Modeling Industry
Psychological Evaluation
Cycle 18
Domestic Violence
Emotional Trauma
Casting Process
Macau Tower
Production Bias
Body Image
Women's Issues
Cultural Bias
Beauty Standards
Production Safety

When America’s Next Top Model premiered in the early 2000s, it looked like a golden ticket: a glamorous TV show that could catapult aspiring models into fame. But two decades later, many contestants describe its aftermath as a curse. Hosted by pop-culture journalist Bridget Armstrong, Curse of: America’s Next Top Model is a deep investigation into the hidden costs of reality television, and what t... more

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Latest Episodes

The ANTM reckoning continues with a new E! docuseries, Dirty Rotten Scandals America’s Next Top Model. The series premieres on E! tonight March 11th, at 9PM EST / 6PM PT.

Lauren Saft, Executive Producer of Dirty Rotten Scandals America’s Next Top ... more

Former Bachelor Clayton Echard’s casual one-night fling turned into a paternity nightmare. The scandal ignited the internet, attracting hundreds of citizen sleuths who noticed the story didn’t add up.

New episodes are released every Thursday.

... more

Burden of Guilt Season 2, hosted by Nancy Glass, tells the story of a devastating lie that sent an innocent man to prison for life—until a confession changed everything, forcing a reckoning with guilt, justice, and redemption.

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We’re continuing our conversation about the Netflix docuseries “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.” In Pt.2, host Bridget Armstrong and editor Monique LaBorde break down Tyra’s disappointing interview in the Netflix docuseries, and why i... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Saft
Executive producer of Dirty Rotten Scandals
Dirty Rotten Scandals / Glass Entertainment Group
Episode: The Dirty Rotten Scandals of ANTM | BONUS
Clayton Echard
former bachelor contestant
The Bachelor
Episode: Introducing: Love Trapped
Sarah Hartzhorn
Former contestant on Cycle Nine of ANTM and author
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment | BONUS
Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Psychologist known for the Stanford Prison Experiment
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment | BONUS
Dr. Steven Stein
Reality TV psychologist who worked on Survivor and Big Brother
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment | BONUS
Amanda Anne Klein
Professor of film studies and Reality TV historian
East Carolina University
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment | BONUS
Jess Sims
Health writer discussing body image issues
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment | BONUS
Lisa DiMatta
Contestant from Cycle 4 and 17 of ANTM
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment | BONUS
Michelle Konstantinovsky
Writer discussing Perez Hilton's impact
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment | BONUS

Host

Bridget Armstrong
Host and senior producer, known for engaging storytelling and in-depth investigation into reality television and its effects on culture and participants.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Ending felt rushed

    Loved the podcast. Lots of great information. But the ending seemed rushed and didn’t really tie everything together for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Beecccaaaaizle
    United States22 days ago
  • Interesting topic

    Interesting topic, busy and surface level podcast. I did not enjoy it even though the topic has potential.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    sarathelovelyone
    United States22 days ago
  • Better than the Netflix Doc

    The exploitation was so incredibly detailed and i was so entertained.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love the future
    United States24 days ago
  • The best ANTM doc series I’ve seen/heard

    I came to this podcast after watching the ANTM Netflix documentary and this podcast absolutely blows Netflix out of the water. As toothless as the other show is, this podcast really gets into the reality of ANTM and reality TV. Bridget’s journalistic skills are on full display and she has created a very engaging, informative, and revealing look into this show. I highly recommend if you are/were a fan of ANTM or any type of reality show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loriborealis
    United States25 days ago
  • Unlistenable

    There’s maybe ten minutes of actual podcast per episode and the rest is ads. It’s a pointless listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rxduchess
    New Zealanda month ago

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Race Swap Card | EP 7
Q: Tiffany, you've been through so much, what was your experience like during your time on the show?
Everything just seemed so staged, and I never knew what was going on, it was so much pressure.
Race Swap Card | EP 7
Q: Do you feel like the people watching it now, they have a much different reaction than the folks who were watching it at the time?
Yes, I do.

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This podcast offers a critical examination of reality television, particularly focusing on the impact of America's Next Top Model (ANTM) on its contestants and the industry as a whole. It features interviews with former contestants, producers, and experts who reveal the often-hidden psychological dynamics and exploitation that took place behind the scenes of the iconic series. Key themes include body shaming, mental health struggles, manipulation by producers, and the cultural implications of beauty standards perpetuated by the show. With a mix of personal accounts and expert analysis, the series seeks to uncover whether the legacy of ANTM is truly a curse, challenging the audience's perception of reality TV and its moral responsibilities.

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Recent guests on Curse of: America’s Next Top Model include:

1. Lauren Saft
2. Clayton Echard
3. Sarah Hartzhorn
4. Dr. Philip Zimbardo
5. Dr. Steven Stein
6. Amanda Anne Klein
7. Jess Sims
8. Lisa DiMatta

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